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I think foot some women, it's normal. I'm not worried about it for vanity's sake. I'm trying to take care of my body so it will do me well in my older days. I don't want to live with pain as I age. I don't want to have all of the health issues my relatives deal with. That's my biggest concern. I'm not worried about sagging and wrinkles and all that. I'm more concerned with my knees and my heart and my blood sugar.

I am 24 and when I saw my first grey hair I quickly pulled it out and wanted to cry! I look at old pictures and wonder why I don't look that way anymore lol! It must have been the kids. I now have strech marks and my skin is different...heck everything is different! Although I am back to pre pregnancy weight I just don't feel like I look the same as I did. Totally normal I suppose :)

Yes, when I was younger different things would bother me about aging. But now that I'm 47 they don't bother me that much anymore. You get used to it and you learn to deal with what really matter about your looks. I just try to focus on my posture (which is a daily challenge) and smile. I think a smile says to everyone that you are confident and accept yourself. My hopes/plans for my future are to be vibrant, active, and young at heart.

That's funny- b/c when I was YOUNG like YOU are- I worried about it too. I'm happy to say that for me, that has passed. I have come to accept it. I get guessed younger than I am- so I guess that helps a little. I dont look forward to really old age when you start to fall apart & lose your independence. But for now, I am embracing the fine lines & sprinkling of gray. I still dont like being called "ma'am" tho! If you really want to worrry about something, expend your worrying energy on hunger, homelessness, etc. Enjoy your 20's :)